NHTSA Recall 25V361000: Latching/release system (structure)
Forest River Bus, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,759 vehicles. It affects 2023–2027 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V361000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 551-1931 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › EMERGENCY › ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT › LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM |
| Report received | May 30, 2025 |
| Owner notification | June 30, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2023-2027 Collins Bus school buses. The lock on the emergency exit door may fail to unlock. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Safety risk
An emergency exit that remains locked can prevent or delay passengers from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the barrel latch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-620-888-3361. Forest River Bus's number for this recall is 551-1931.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V361000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.